Tree Program﻿

﻿﻿﻿The purpose of the tree program is to provide technical assistance and affordable seedlings to establish conservation plantings throughout the South Big Horn Conservation District area. The﻿district ﻿holds a seedling tree sale from October until mid-April providing conservation-grade tree seedling to the public. Link to order form below.﻿

Windbreaks are essential for controlling blowing snow and dirt on the country's roads. The planting of effective windbreaks is emphasized and planning assistance is provided for windbreak design. The tree program ﻿provides landowners an affordable way to plant windbreak tree rows. These rows in turn provide many benefits to Big Horn County including protecting ﻿and improving the environment, conserving natural resources and energy, increasing property values and enhancing the beauty of the land.

The Conservation District has worked with landowners in designing and offering species of trees that are suited for specific soil types. The program has reached a point where people are replacing trees that did not survive the winter rather than establishing new windbreaks, although there will always be some new trees put in and the ornamental use of them has increased. Landowners that have a lot in town or small acreage may be looking for ways to help with the heating and cooling of their homes and to provide shelter for their animals. The seedlings can also be used in a number of different applications including wildlife habitat, streambank stabilization, erosion control, noise barriers and visual screens.

The Conservation District has worked with landowners in designing and offering species of trees that are suited for specific soil types. Books and pamphlets and a tree planter are available by contacting the District Manager at the office. The office is located at 408 Greybull Avenue in Greybull and the phone number is 765-2483 ext. 103.